FEBRUARY 2006 MINUTES
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF CLYRO COMMUNITY COUNCIL
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2006 at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green
Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Wheeler
County Cllr. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllrs. Hood and Herdman
MINUTES: The minutes of the January 06 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR645400 – Erection of two storey domestic extension at Cefn-y-Blaen, Rhosgoch
The plans were passed round. The Vice Chairman proposed acceptance and all Councillors agreed.
PR 631500/1 Old Pottery appeal – update
The Clerk read to the meeting the letter which the Community Council has sent to the Planning Directorate. Eugene Fisk has sent to the Community Council a copy of the Forum’s letter to the Directorate. The Clerk to contact Chris Bailey about a meeting with him before the hearing.
Permission: PR33111- Erection of extension at Pentwyn School
Permission: PR614400 (S. 106 Agreement) Erection of 21 dwellings etc adj. Clyro Ct. Farm/B4351 Highway
Permission: PR41301 – Extension at Ty Melin, Rhydspence
Permission: PR635301 – Extension and repairs etc at 16, The Village, Clyro
LETTER FROM STEVE PACKER re ecological reports
Steve Packer has written saying that ecological reports, when submitted with planning applications, would automatically be sent on to the Community Council. If reports are received subsequently, they will be passed on as soon as possible to the Community Council.
MATTERS ARISING
HIGHWAYS and PARKING MATTERS
The Clerk had nothing new to report. The Chairman asked County Cllr. Morris to tell Councillors about the meeting between the school and Highways.
County Cllr. Morris said that they had met when schoolchildren were coming out of the school. There is no money for a lollipop man/lady, although it would be possible for volunteers to help. The signage will be improved.
The matter of parking by the school was raised again. It was suggested that more pavement should be laid by the green opposite the school so that it would be possible to walk on a pavement from the village up as far as the school on the opposite side of the road. There is now no school bus, and parents’ vehicles are becoming bigger, worsening this problem.
County Cllr. Morris said she asked for attention for the school boundary hedge, as well as the leaves etc. on the ground and one tree which is fouling wires.
COUNTY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HALLS – update
A letter has been received from Powys County Council asking what (if anything) the Community Council is raising for Clyro’s hall through the precept this coming year. If the Community Council donates nothing to the hall, the County Council will give it nothing the following year. (The current grant is £705.) The Clerk has spoken to the officer administering the new scheme, who is unable to say at this point what grant would be forthcoming from the county council for any specific sum raised by the Community Council. A letter has been received from the Hall Committee, asking the Community Council to bear this matter in mind, but not actually requesting a donation. Following discussion, this item to be on next month’s agenda.
ONE VOICE WALES MEMBERSHIP
Having read the information which had been sent by One Voice Wales, the Chairman said he couldn’t see any advantage in re-joining at present. No action taken.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Neither of the school governors was present.
POLICE REPORT
P.C. Swales was absent from the meeting.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
Re Highways matters: A member of the public has fallen over the step on the pavement outside the Old Vicarage. County Cllr. Morris approached the County Council for advice. The building is listed. It was considered that just removing the lowest step, on the pavement, would create too deep a step up to the Old Vicarage for safety. It was suggested to County Cllr. Morris that a lighted bollard could be sited on either side of the step. She has not asked whose step it is. Councillors were not keen on the idea of the bollards and other suggestions were made, including gradually ramping up the pavement to the level of the step, painting a luminous white band around the step, etc. The Chairman has agreed to meet with Highways to discuss this problem. (As residents have been assured they would be consulted if any new lighting within the village were to be requested, the Clerk asked that any such request should only be sent to the County Council formally by the Community Council, following discussion.)
Re: Community Tax. County Councillors now know that this will go up by about 4.5% this year, but they do not yet know what the police will ask for. Some revaluing of houses will continue, with those which were to go up by more than one band moving up another band this year. 2.5% savings in all County Council departments has been required, largely in order to finance social services.
CORRESPONDENCE
NATIONAL GRID – RE PROPOSED NEW GAS PIPELINE
Councillors received leaflets about the new pipeline. This will cross the Wye to the Clyro bank between Hay and Llowes and back again near Clifford. Representatives have offered to come to next month’s meeting (at 7.45pm) to give a presentation about the laying of the pipeline in Clyro to Councillors and will come again for a public meeting later on if requested.
NEW DENTIST IN HAY
Notification received from the of a new NHS dental practice in Hay.
DOGS’ TRUST - POSTER AND INFORMATION
Information and posters received about a scheme guaranteeing to re-home dogs in the event of their owner’s death.
PCC – SAFETY INSPECTION OF MEMORIALS IN COUNCIL CONTROLLED CEMETERIES
For information only. Not relevant to Clyro.
WELSH ASSEMBLY - LOCAL GOVT. PARTNERSHIP SCHEME – REPORT 2004 – 5
Taken by the Vice Chairman.
GWERNYFED HIGH SCHOOL – RE PROJECT PARTNERSHIP GROUP
Representatives requested. Cllr. Green is interested in this. The Clerk to put his name forward.
COMMUNITY FURNITURE SCHEME – MINUTES AND REQUEST FOR SUPPORT
County Cllr. Morris told Councillors more about this scheme, which collects and offers for sale reasonably priced furniture for those of limited means. The Clerk to respond explaining that the Community Council does not support ventures outside the area.
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – DRAFT STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
This was taken by the Chairman.
RADNORSHIRE PLANNING LIAISON MEETING - DATE AND INVITATIONS
The Clerk to respond saying that four or five Clyro representatives will attend the meeting which is on Tuesday 21st March at Antur Gwy, Builth Wells (6.30 for 7pm).
PCC RADNORSHIRE SPRING LIAISON MEETING – DATE , AGENDA AND MINUTES
The Chairman took the minutes of the autumn meeting. The next meeting is on Monday 27th February at 7pm. The Chairman, Clerk, and Cllrs. Wheeler and M. Morgan will probably go.
CLERKS AND COUNCILS DIRECT
This was taken by the Vice Chairman.
CLYRO HALL COMMITTEE re FUNDING
This letter was read to Councillors. It does not actually ask for a donation from the Community Council. This to go on next month’s agenda, with any other proposals for donations.
PAVO NEWS
This was taken by Cllr. Wheeler
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL – MEETING NOTIFICATION
This was a notification for a meeting the day before this meeting.
FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL – REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT
The Clerk read to the meeting two letters from Sally Herdman, as Chairman of the Friends of the School. The first asked for the Community Council’s written support, which would help the Friends access grants. Councillors agreed to this.
The second letter asked for funding towards two whiteboards for the school. The Chairman said that the Projects Team would be prepared to match any Community Council donation. Following discussion, Cllr. M. Morgan proposed a donation of £50. This was seconded by the Chairman and agreed.
HEALTH CHALLENGE WALES Winter 05
The first edition of Health Challenge Wales’ news was taken by Cllr. Green.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
BANK BALANCES
Current Account: £2,13.46 at 3rd February 2006.
Reserve Account: £2,659.87 as at 5th January 2006.
CLERK’S SALARY
Payment of £86.95 was proposed by Cllr. M. Morgan, seconded by Cllr. Wheeler and agreed by Councillors.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ANY DONATIONS
Apart from the donation to the Friends of the School (£50) agreed this month, other current donations are: to the British Legion: £30; to Hay and District Dial-a-Ride: £100. Suggestions for modifications, or for any others, requested for discussion and payment next month.
WELSH ASSEMBLY – NOTIFICATION RE COMMUNITY COUNCIL EXPENDITURE
To the files, for information only.
PAYMENTS
Cheques to be drawn: Clerk’s salary: £86.95
OTHER BUSINESS
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.13. Minutes were taken by the Clerk. .
CHAIRMAN:
………………………………………… DATE …………………………..
The Chairman asked members of the public present for their contributions. Thanks were given to the Councillors for their time and attention on behalf of the Community. More explanation was offered about the value of whiteboards for children and teachers. The poor condition of the bus shelter was mentioned.
held in the Village Hall on
TUESDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2006 at 8pm
PRESENT: Cllr. B. Morgan (Chairman) Cllr. Price (Vice Chairman) Cllr. Green
Cllr. M. Morgan Cllr. Wheeler
County Cllr. Morris
APOLOGIES: Cllrs. Hood and Herdman
MINUTES: The minutes of the January 06 meeting were approved by Councillors and signed by the Chairman.
DECLARATIONS OF INTEREST:
PLANNING MATTERS
NEW: PR645400 – Erection of two storey domestic extension at Cefn-y-Blaen, Rhosgoch
The plans were passed round. The Vice Chairman proposed acceptance and all Councillors agreed.
PR 631500/1 Old Pottery appeal – update
The Clerk read to the meeting the letter which the Community Council has sent to the Planning Directorate. Eugene Fisk has sent to the Community Council a copy of the Forum’s letter to the Directorate. The Clerk to contact Chris Bailey about a meeting with him before the hearing.
Permission: PR33111- Erection of extension at Pentwyn School
Permission: PR614400 (S. 106 Agreement) Erection of 21 dwellings etc adj. Clyro Ct. Farm/B4351 Highway
Permission: PR41301 – Extension at Ty Melin, Rhydspence
Permission: PR635301 – Extension and repairs etc at 16, The Village, Clyro
LETTER FROM STEVE PACKER re ecological reports
Steve Packer has written saying that ecological reports, when submitted with planning applications, would automatically be sent on to the Community Council. If reports are received subsequently, they will be passed on as soon as possible to the Community Council.
MATTERS ARISING
HIGHWAYS and PARKING MATTERS
The Clerk had nothing new to report. The Chairman asked County Cllr. Morris to tell Councillors about the meeting between the school and Highways.
County Cllr. Morris said that they had met when schoolchildren were coming out of the school. There is no money for a lollipop man/lady, although it would be possible for volunteers to help. The signage will be improved.
The matter of parking by the school was raised again. It was suggested that more pavement should be laid by the green opposite the school so that it would be possible to walk on a pavement from the village up as far as the school on the opposite side of the road. There is now no school bus, and parents’ vehicles are becoming bigger, worsening this problem.
County Cllr. Morris said she asked for attention for the school boundary hedge, as well as the leaves etc. on the ground and one tree which is fouling wires.
COUNTY COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR COMMUNITY HALLS – update
A letter has been received from Powys County Council asking what (if anything) the Community Council is raising for Clyro’s hall through the precept this coming year. If the Community Council donates nothing to the hall, the County Council will give it nothing the following year. (The current grant is £705.) The Clerk has spoken to the officer administering the new scheme, who is unable to say at this point what grant would be forthcoming from the county council for any specific sum raised by the Community Council. A letter has been received from the Hall Committee, asking the Community Council to bear this matter in mind, but not actually requesting a donation. Following discussion, this item to be on next month’s agenda.
ONE VOICE WALES MEMBERSHIP
Having read the information which had been sent by One Voice Wales, the Chairman said he couldn’t see any advantage in re-joining at present. No action taken.
REPORTS ON DOCUMENTS READ; MEETINGS ATTENDED; ACTIVITIES ETC.
SCHOOL GOVERNOR’S REPORT
Neither of the school governors was present.
POLICE REPORT
P.C. Swales was absent from the meeting.
REPORT FROM COUNTY COUNCILLOR MORRIS
Re Highways matters: A member of the public has fallen over the step on the pavement outside the Old Vicarage. County Cllr. Morris approached the County Council for advice. The building is listed. It was considered that just removing the lowest step, on the pavement, would create too deep a step up to the Old Vicarage for safety. It was suggested to County Cllr. Morris that a lighted bollard could be sited on either side of the step. She has not asked whose step it is. Councillors were not keen on the idea of the bollards and other suggestions were made, including gradually ramping up the pavement to the level of the step, painting a luminous white band around the step, etc. The Chairman has agreed to meet with Highways to discuss this problem. (As residents have been assured they would be consulted if any new lighting within the village were to be requested, the Clerk asked that any such request should only be sent to the County Council formally by the Community Council, following discussion.)
Re: Community Tax. County Councillors now know that this will go up by about 4.5% this year, but they do not yet know what the police will ask for. Some revaluing of houses will continue, with those which were to go up by more than one band moving up another band this year. 2.5% savings in all County Council departments has been required, largely in order to finance social services.
CORRESPONDENCE
NATIONAL GRID – RE PROPOSED NEW GAS PIPELINE
Councillors received leaflets about the new pipeline. This will cross the Wye to the Clyro bank between Hay and Llowes and back again near Clifford. Representatives have offered to come to next month’s meeting (at 7.45pm) to give a presentation about the laying of the pipeline in Clyro to Councillors and will come again for a public meeting later on if requested.
NEW DENTIST IN HAY
Notification received from the of a new NHS dental practice in Hay.
DOGS’ TRUST - POSTER AND INFORMATION
Information and posters received about a scheme guaranteeing to re-home dogs in the event of their owner’s death.
PCC – SAFETY INSPECTION OF MEMORIALS IN COUNCIL CONTROLLED CEMETERIES
For information only. Not relevant to Clyro.
WELSH ASSEMBLY - LOCAL GOVT. PARTNERSHIP SCHEME – REPORT 2004 – 5
Taken by the Vice Chairman.
GWERNYFED HIGH SCHOOL – RE PROJECT PARTNERSHIP GROUP
Representatives requested. Cllr. Green is interested in this. The Clerk to put his name forward.
COMMUNITY FURNITURE SCHEME – MINUTES AND REQUEST FOR SUPPORT
County Cllr. Morris told Councillors more about this scheme, which collects and offers for sale reasonably priced furniture for those of limited means. The Clerk to respond explaining that the Community Council does not support ventures outside the area.
HEREFORDSHIRE COUNCIL – DRAFT STATEMENT OF COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
This was taken by the Chairman.
RADNORSHIRE PLANNING LIAISON MEETING - DATE AND INVITATIONS
The Clerk to respond saying that four or five Clyro representatives will attend the meeting which is on Tuesday 21st March at Antur Gwy, Builth Wells (6.30 for 7pm).
PCC RADNORSHIRE SPRING LIAISON MEETING – DATE , AGENDA AND MINUTES
The Chairman took the minutes of the autumn meeting. The next meeting is on Monday 27th February at 7pm. The Chairman, Clerk, and Cllrs. Wheeler and M. Morgan will probably go.
CLERKS AND COUNCILS DIRECT
This was taken by the Vice Chairman.
CLYRO HALL COMMITTEE re FUNDING
This letter was read to Councillors. It does not actually ask for a donation from the Community Council. This to go on next month’s agenda, with any other proposals for donations.
PAVO NEWS
This was taken by Cllr. Wheeler
COMMUNITY HEALTH COUNCIL – MEETING NOTIFICATION
This was a notification for a meeting the day before this meeting.
FRIENDS OF THE SCHOOL – REQUESTS FOR SUPPORT
The Clerk read to the meeting two letters from Sally Herdman, as Chairman of the Friends of the School. The first asked for the Community Council’s written support, which would help the Friends access grants. Councillors agreed to this.
The second letter asked for funding towards two whiteboards for the school. The Chairman said that the Projects Team would be prepared to match any Community Council donation. Following discussion, Cllr. M. Morgan proposed a donation of £50. This was seconded by the Chairman and agreed.
HEALTH CHALLENGE WALES Winter 05
The first edition of Health Challenge Wales’ news was taken by Cllr. Green.
FINANCIAL MATTERS
BANK BALANCES
Current Account: £2,13.46 at 3rd February 2006.
Reserve Account: £2,659.87 as at 5th January 2006.
CLERK’S SALARY
Payment of £86.95 was proposed by Cllr. M. Morgan, seconded by Cllr. Wheeler and agreed by Councillors.
SUGGESTIONS FOR ANY DONATIONS
Apart from the donation to the Friends of the School (£50) agreed this month, other current donations are: to the British Legion: £30; to Hay and District Dial-a-Ride: £100. Suggestions for modifications, or for any others, requested for discussion and payment next month.
WELSH ASSEMBLY – NOTIFICATION RE COMMUNITY COUNCIL EXPENDITURE
To the files, for information only.
PAYMENTS
Cheques to be drawn: Clerk’s salary: £86.95
OTHER BUSINESS
The Chairman then thanked all those who had come to the meeting and
THE MEETING WAS FORMALLY CLOSED AT 9.13. Minutes were taken by the Clerk. .
CHAIRMAN:
………………………………………… DATE …………………………..
The Chairman asked members of the public present for their contributions. Thanks were given to the Councillors for their time and attention on behalf of the Community. More explanation was offered about the value of whiteboards for children and teachers. The poor condition of the bus shelter was mentioned.
Clyro Community Council
